Partnering with Junior Achievement

Is your company looking to partner with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of youth in our community? Junior Achievement of Central Ohio provides programs that are delivered to students in the classroom or in a simulated community called JA BizTown®. JA programs are developed with a focus on several different critically needed areas; STEM, building Leadership Skills, Uplifting At-Risk Communities, Work Readiness and Soft Skills, Business Ethics, College Readiness, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Industry Focus (Manufacturing/Health), and Financial Literacy.

Your donation helps JA reach students

JA inspires and prepares young people to succeed in the global economy. By partnering with us, you will empower young people in our community to own their economic success.

JA will help prepare your future workforce

JA will help you develop leaders with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st century workplace.

JA provides an enriching volunteer experience for your employees

JA will empower your employees with quality, skills-based volunteering experiences in our community using proven programs that change young peoples' lives.

Corporate Ways to Invest with JA

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Support JA Programs

Your donation will help us provide high impact JA programs to the community. On average, $64 Impacts one student. $1,200 impacts one classroom, and $13,000 impacts one school!

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Your donations help the youth of this community gain financial literacy, learn an entrepreneurial way of thinking, and build skills for success in careers and in life. Your donation will be used to develop and distribute materials that volunteers and educators will use to provide life-impacting education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JA's experience partnering with organizations?

JA has been partnering with organizations for nearly 100 years. Our top notch staff will ensure the relationship with your staff will be a professional and rewarding experience.

What is the volunteer time investment for employees?

Typically, a JA program is taught for one hour a day for a total of five days. JA programs and volunteer trainings have been developed to be completely turn-key and hassle free for your employees.

Does JA really have an impact on communities?

Yes, and in several different ways. Impact studies have shown the positive effect JA provides youth on their future outlook, and volunteerism has numerous proven benefits for adults in their personal life and attitude to organizations who provide this opportunity to them.

What other benefits does partnering with JA provide?

In addition to your donation making a solid impact on youth development and positively impacting your employees, your organization will benefit from developing and motivating students that may turn into future employees for your organization.

"I can't think of a better gift for kids than to prepare them for success in the real world." - Aaron Bahe, Columbus City School Teacher

"I loved being the mayor of JA BizTown. I now have a good understanding of how busy business can be." - Gabbie Schneider, JA BizTown Student

"I loved my job as the CFO! It was so much fun. If I did this everyday it would be great!" - JA BizTown Student

"Kids are capable of more than we know. JA is a great way to demonstrate the real life skills they will all need." JA of Central Ohio Volunteer